Florence Helena Fryer (Salt)

Florence was born In Acton, Ont. on May 13, 1925, to Fredrik and Maud, both of whom worked at Beardmore tannery. As a girl Florence lived at 113 Crescent St. As she entered the work world, she worked at Baxter labs and at Micro Plastics in Acton.

Florence enlisted in the Navy (Regular Force) in 1945 and served on HMCS Peregrine Land Base in Canada. She married Ken Fryer (Veteran of WW2) and both were members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 197 in Acton, where she resided for many years. Upon marrying she and Ken lived at 244 McDonald Blvd., Acton, later moving to 270 Elmore Dr. Flo was an avid golfer, gardener and an active member of St. Alban-the-Martyr Anglican Church in Acton. She was the mother of Patricia. Florence died on February 2, 2009 and is buried at Fairview Cemetery, Acton.

Truly a Canadian Hero. Her story lives on. Information from the Military Service Recognition Book, Ontario Command Vol 10, personal interview with Ray Arbic and Ancestry.ca